Ruto will decide how Raila will play after being bought. If he sees GEMA being uneasy - Raila will be bought to keep silent. To retire quietly and not support anyone. His people will support Ruto minus Raila overt public backing.
Knowing how Raila is a businessman selling Luos - he will definitely sell them to Ruto - Kalonzo is too broke - or a Mt kenya politician who can emerge.
He can even be bought to wreck havoc in opposition - by running again

and splitting opposition.
Ruto like Moi is political genius - dont think he is like you - who hate Raila

. Raila to Ruto is a piece in chessboard.
The most likely to sell out in 2027 is Raila because he has no principles - Kalonzo is wasting time.
The most likely to buy - Ruto - because he has money.
I repeat Ruto and Raila will never be in the same political vehicle. Take this to the bank.
If Ruto and Raila become an item in 2027 . I will either retire from politics or just fight both like we did with the handshake.